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The Devil's Circus (1926)

1926-02-14 · 1h 10m · EN
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In 1913, Carl is released from prison, where he served a sentence for stealing. Spurned by his circumstance, Carl rejects God and resumes his fast life of crime. Before long, his fate intersects with that of Mary, a devout orphan, prompting a romance and a reevaluation.

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Benjamin ChristensenDirector

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Norma ShearerNorma ShearerMaryCharles Emmett MackCharles Emmett MackCarlstopCarmel MyersCarmel MyersYonnaJohn MiljanJohn MiljanLieberkindClaire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. PetersonJoyce CoadJoyce CoadLittle AnitaCharles MurrayCharles MurrayCircus Member

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CircusSilent film

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityCircus · Silent FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference282627Actor preference86095 · 447000 · 260480

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What is The Devil's Circus about?

In 1913, Carl is released from prison, where he served a sentence for stealing. Spurned by his circumstance, Carl rejects God and resumes his fast life of crime. Before long, his fate intersects with that of Mary, a devout orphan, prompting a romance and a reevaluation.

How long is The Devil's Circus?

The Devil's Circus has a runtime of 70 minutes.